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World Gold Council launches Swarnim Udaan 2047: Unlocking the Full Potential of Gold Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

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  by Bhavna SJ An ambitious vision for gold’s role in India’s journey towards developed economy by 2047 • A multi-decade vision to elevate gold as a key strategic contributor for Viksit Bharat in 2047 • The ambitions include 10-15% domestic mining, 10-15% domestic gold mobilisation, India becoming the #1 global jewellery exporter, stronger policy and institutional coordination through a proposed  National Gold Board and a Gold Innovation Centre to catalyse innovation and technology adoption across the gold value chain. Mumbai, August 4, 2026: The World Gold Council today released a landmark vision document for Indian gold industry titled “Swarnim Udaan 2047: Unlocking the Full Potential of Gold Towards Viksit Bharat 2047,”. The report, developed with Monitor Deloitte as knowledge partner, sets out a long-term roadmap to reposition gold as a strategic economic lever for India’s economic growth and global competitiveness. As India advances toward its US$30 trillion economy visi...

Sahana System Limited Receives Provisional Letter of Intent for ₹69.51 Crore Integrated Gate Automation System Project from RailTel

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  by Bhavna S.J Sahana System Limited (NSE: SAHANA, a pioneering IT services provider founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, specializing in AI, ML, IoT, Blockchain and IT outsourcing with a presence in DefenceTech, FinTech, HealthTech and EduTech has received a Provisional Letter of Intent (PLOI) from RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The PLOI appoints Sahana System Limited as the successful Business Associate for the implementation of the Integrated Gate Automation System (IGAS) at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla. The total project value stands at ₹69.51 crore (including GST), comprising hardware infrastructure, software & licensing and five-year maintenance & support services. Key Highlights:  • Client: RailTel Corporation of India Limited (A Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India)  • Project: Integrated Gate Automation System (IGAS)...

Lohegaon Airport Encroachments Raise Concerns Over National Security, Aviation Safety and Environment

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  by Bhavna SJ  Alleged Prohibited encroachments, unauthorised land filling, obstruction of natural water channels and indiscriminate dumping of construction debris and municipal waste has come to light within the restricted zone surrounding the Indian Air Force (IAF) Station and Lohegaon Airport in Pune. The issue has raised significant concerns over national security, aviation safety, environmental degradation and possible violations of defence regulations. According to information available, illegal encroachments have continued unabated despite repeated representations made by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to various civic and administrative authorities. Reports indicate that the IAF has repeatedly written to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and the District Collector, Pune, seeking immediate intervention to remove encroachments, clear illegally dumped construction debris and restore the area’s natural drainage system...

NMIMS Begins Academic Year 2026–28 with Focus on Technology, Innovation and Industry-Integrated Learning

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  by Bhavna SJ   Navi Mumbai, June 23, 2026:  SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), School of Business Management (SBM), welcomed the MBA Batch of 2026–28 at its Navi Mumbai campus through an orientation program that marked the beginning of their management education journey. The program brought together students enrolled in the MBA introducing them to SBM’s academic ecosystem, industry-oriented learning approach, leadership development framework, and future-focused curriculum. Designed to facilitate a seamless transition into the rigors of management education, the Foundation Programme offers students a comprehensive overview of academic expectations, experiential learning opportunities, industry engagement initiatives, student support systems, and the values that define the SBM experience. The program aims to equip students with the mindset, skills, and perspectives required to thrive in an increasingly dynamic, technology-driven business environ...

ILSKCOM–2026 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY AT NMIMS SHIRPUR CAMPUS

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  by Bhavna SJ  Shirpur, June, 2026:  SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Deemed-to-be University, Shirpur Campus, in collaboration with the Central Library and Khon Kaen University, Thailand, had successfully organized the International Library Symposium on Knowledge and Communication (ILSKCOM–2026) on June 12–13, 2026. Centered on the theme “Transforming Knowledge Frontiers: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open Access (OA) for Sustainable Library Development,” the two-day symposium brought together library and information science professionals, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from India and abroad for knowledge sharing and international collaboration. The symposium witnessed participation from distinguished experts from India and abroad and received an overwhelming response, with 305 delegates participating and 135 research papers presented across technical sessions covering AI, Open Access, digital transformation...

Betrayal of Elephant Madhuri”: PETA India Exposes Math’s Plan to Rip Madhuri from Elephant Company and Jail Her in Same Bleak Shed Where She Lived Chained

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  by Bhavna SJ  Mumbai — At a press conference held today, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA India) exposed a plan orchestrated by Kolhapur’s Nandini Math—officially Shree Swastishree Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mahaswami Sansthan Math (Karvir), Nandani—to nullify and reverse the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court-ordered rehabilitation of elephant Madhuri (also known as Mahadevi) for her physical and psychological needs, after having misled the public with claims regarding her proposed future care. PETA India revealed that an application has been submitted to the Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Committee (HPC) by Kolhapur’s Nandini Math to rip Madhuri from her vast forested new home at Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), commonly referred to as Vantara, and from the new elephant company that she relies on for her psychological well-being. The application seeks to imprison Madhuri back in the same bleak shed at the Math where she ...

A Decade of Excellence Celebrated at the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS 2026

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by Bhavna SJ  India’s optical industry came together at The Westin Mumbai Garden City on June 14 to honour the country’s finest eyewear retailers at the landmark 10th edition of the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’  AWARDS. The 10th edition of the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS 2026 marked a historic milestone for India’s optical retail industry, bringing together the country’s most respected opticians, industry leaders and innovators for a grand evening of celebration, recognition and inspiration at The Westin Mumbai Garden City on June 14, 2026.  A decade ago, the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS launched with a vision to create India’s first and only consumer-driven recognition platform for eyewear retailers. Ten years later, that vision has evolved into the most trusted and prestigious benchmark of excellence in the industry.  “When we started the ZEISS YOU&EYE Awards ten years ago, it was simply an idea to celebrate and recognise the hard work of opticians across India. Today, see...